Returning to Nature: Then
Forests continue to be a holistic space for everyone. The Hindu principles elucidating on the ‘Four Phases of Life’ include a stage called ‘Vanaprashtha’. It is a time when one is required to give up worldly belongings and retreat to jungles in order to meditate, worship and spend time on self-healing.
Though it seems far-fetched, this has been an ideal life for the spiritually conscious worshiper. No one was required to be powerful. An ordinary human being who wanted to take their religious rituals to a higher level, searched their way amongst the woods. Returning to nature, returning to our roots, was the best way of life for our ancestors.
And Now
Once upon a time, a royal too, walked through a forest searching for enlightenment. Sitting under a Peepal tree, dedicating himself for more than a month, Gautama Buddha found superior wisdom and became what he is known for: A great religious leader. The deep recesses of the forest are supposed to be particularly conducive to the betterment of our creativity, emotions and self-awareness.
Eco-therapy, is rapidly gaining popularity worldwide. It is the process when nature endows us with the healing essential for our physical and emotional rejuvenation. Admittedly the bygone era advocated a forest retreat for a higher moral purpose. However, modern life is constantly adapting to stress, some thing that our ancestors never experienced the way we do. A wildlife safari is therefore a retreat from city hustle into cleaner spaces for relaxation and unwinding. Moments of tranquillity spent with nature are food for the urban soul. Taking a simple walk through a grassy meadow is known to reduce depression and give a quick boost to your metabolism. Lacking the time to sit in quiet concentration for days on end, the weeklong getaway has replaced the more demanding spiritual efforts. What we cannot forget is that the forest awaits us all. There are huge spaces in the lap of Mother Nature that lie unexplored and untainted. Taking a whiff off this purity is one of the purposes of going on a jungle safari.
Come have a jungle safari in India for physical and emotional rejuvenation
Sharad Vats brings over three decades of rich safari experience across the Indian wilderness, leading a passionate team dedicated to delivering seamless and memorable wildlife journeys. With deep knowledge of jungle logistics—ranging from flora and fauna to experienced guides and skilled jeep drivers—he ensures that every safari is thoughtfully curated and effortlessly executed, offering guests an immersive and almost ethereal experience in the wild.
Over the years, Sharad has also spent extensive time assisting guests, curating personalized tours, and leading wildlife expeditions, combining operational excellence with a deep understanding of guest expectations.
Beyond tourism, he is an active contributor to the wildlife ecosystem. His initiatives include planting and maintaining thousands of trees, creating safe passages and corridors for tigers, and establishing solar-powered waterholes across Kanha and other national parks. He is equally committed to community development, supporting and adopting schools in nearby villages, reflecting a holistic approach to conservation and sustainable tourism.
